Aoi Kinran Brocade Coasters – Set of 2

Inquiry ID : 0044

🌸 Description

Bring the rich colors and ornate look of an obi sash to your table with this pair of Aoi coasters. Made in Japan from kinran, a decorative brocade woven with colored threads, gold threads and foil, they feature floral patterns in cream, red, green and gold tones against a deep blue background.

Each square coaster measures approximately 10 × 10 cm, with a 100% polyester brocade face and a plain black 100% cotton reverse. Pattern placement varies with the cut of the fabric, giving each coaster a slightly different appearance. Hand wash only.

🌸 Features

• Set of 2 square coasters in the Aoi design
• Kinran brocade with colorful floral motifs
• 100% polyester front; plain black 100% cotton reverse
• Approximately 10 × 10 cm each
• Pattern placement varies between pieces
• Hand wash only
• Made in Japan

🧵 History

Kinran is a patterned brocade in which gold thread is woven into the weft to create designs. Traditional flat gold thread can be made by attaching gold leaf to paper and cutting it into narrow strips. Imported kinran became part of the treasured textile fragments known as meibutsugire, preserved by military elites, temples and shrines. These fabrics were used for tea-utensil bags and mountings for paintings and calligraphy. Chinese weaving techniques helped establish substantial kinran production in Kyoto’s Nishijin district during the late 16th century. Nishijin weaving later modernized through Jacquard technology during the Meiji period (1868–1912). In 1976, Nishijin-ori received national designation as a Traditional Craft. Kinran is included among its principal products; the designation covers Nishijin weaving as a broader tradition rather than kinran alone.

These coasters use kinran brocade woven with colored threads, gold threads and foil. Their ornate floral designs reflect the obi-like richness described in the product details.

📦 Shipping Information

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